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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.49, 1,129.95 and 302.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.49, 1,129.95 and 302.55 is: 453.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.49 : 1,129.95 = 302.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.49/1,129.95 = 302.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.49x = 1,129.95 × 302.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.49x = 341,866.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,866.37/753.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.71

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